The Space Technology Hall of Fame, which is celebrating its 25th year, recognizes technologies originally developed for - or dramatically improved by - space applications that now improve life on Earth. The new inductees are:

Mediphan ultrasound technologies, compact low-power ultrasound devices that can be used as a diagnostic tool where large scanning equipment is impractical

Private Induction Ceremony Honors Organizations and Individuals

The Private Induction Ceremony, an exclusive event co-sponsored by Intelsat, was held the afternoon of April 11, preceding the reception and dinner. It provided a forum for the formal induction of the organizations and individuals responsible for developing the technologies and adapting them for commercial use.

Host Space Foundation Director - Space Awareness Kevin Cook was assisted by Intelsat General President Kay Sears and former NASA Astronauts Mark Polansky and Michael Lopez-Alegria when he presented Space Technology Hall of Fame medals and trophies to the 2013 inductees.

Reception Features Displays

The Space Technology Hall of Fame reception, co-sponsored by Inmarsat, was of special interest this year becuase for the first time it featured physical displays of the inducted technologies for guests to view as they networked.

Sigourney Weaver and P.J. O'Rourke Entertain at Dinner

The Space Technology Hall of Fame dinner, co-sponsored by SpaceX, was the final formal event of the Space Symposium.

The dinner, which filled the International Center to capacity, featured a welcome by corporate host SpaceX Vice President - Government Sales Adam Harris. The inductees received public recognition and videos were shown highlighting their accomplishments.

The entertainment for the evening was a "fireside chat" featuring actor Sigourney Weaver and author, satirist and Space Foundation Board Member P.J. O'Rourke. They discussed Weaver's career and her interest in the environment, science and education.